Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window
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NVD description
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_decompress() in compress.c that allows an attacker to corrupt one byte of heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading the special crafted file.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
NONE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
🚨 HIGH Severity: CVE-2026-42618 (CVSS 7.1) Heap buffer overflow in NTFS-3G <2026.7.7 allows local attackers to corrupt heap memory via malicious NTFS image. Update immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow #ThreatIntel https://t.co/iGa2zrfuMQ
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | tuxera | ntfs-3g | - | - | - |